Mali has held talks with defence delegations from Turkey, Chad and Uganda on strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and defence.
The meetings took place on November 11, 2026, when Mali’s transitional President, General Assimi Goïta, received the three delegations separately at the presidential palace in Koulouba, Bamako.
The Turkish delegation was led by Deputy Defence Minister Bilal Durdali, while Chad was represented by its Minister of Armed Forces, Veterans and War Victims, Lieutenant General Issakha Malloua. Uganda’s delegation was headed by State Minister for Defence and Veterans, Dr. Hajjat Huda Abason Oleru.
The delegations were in Bamako for the second edition of the Bamako International Defence and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2026), held at the Bamako Exhibition Centre.
Discussions focused on bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in defence and security.
The meetings took place as BAMEX brought together international defence industry representatives and foreign delegations, providing a platform for discussions on security partnerships and defence technology.
